Watch out that no poisonous root of bitterness grows up to trouble you, corrupting many. –Hebrews 12:15b, NIV 26 If we deliberately keep on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no sacrifice for sins is left, 27 but only a fearful expectation of judgment and of raging fire that will consume the enemies of God. –Hebrews 10:26-27,… Continue reading Why not focus on Cheater repentance more? – Divorce Minister
Category: What The Bible Says
The Hope That Won’t Disappoint
Are you a prisoner of hope? I am. It’s just not in me to give up. I simply cannot not hope. But that is not to say that all my earthly hopes come to pass. Far from it. Many, many, many are dashed. I hoped and prayed one son would start. Many games he barely played. Every drive home,… Continue reading The Hope That Won’t Disappoint
What the Bible says about Thanksgiving
“Thankful.” (Photo by Pro Church Media from Unsplash) Thanksgiving is a special time for all of us. It’s about being thankful and getting together with family, a tradition that’s celebrated in many different cultures. When we talk about Thanksgiving, it’s interesting to see how it’s not just about history or religion, even though it’s mentioned… Continue reading What the Bible says about Thanksgiving
What the Bible says about mercy killing
White pillow case on the bed. (Photo by Bret Kavanaugh from Unsplash) Why is mercy killing such a divisive topic? Now, unless you have been living under a proverbial rock, you have likely heard arguments about the moral and ethical dimensions of mercy killing or euthanasia. It is that contentious area where medical ethics collide… Continue reading What the Bible says about mercy killing
The Bible’s take on Booze: A critical analysis of alcohol today
A poster of Oktoberfest. (Photo from Wallpaper.com) Oktoberfest is an annual festival in Germany known for its contrasting character. On one end, it’s a traditional celebration with rich cultural significance. However, on the opposite extreme, it transforms into a fierce, debaucherous drinking extravaganza, attracting a staggering 6.3 million visitors yearly. This wild revelry resulted in… Continue reading The Bible’s take on Booze: A critical analysis of alcohol today
What is the Bible’s view on gender roles?
A man and a woman signage. (Photo by Tim Mossholder from Unsplash) The question of gender roles and their origin in religious books is fundamental and often debated. This article gets to the heart of the problem by looking at how the Bible sees the roles of men and women. We will understand how the… Continue reading What is the Bible’s view on gender roles?
What He Says Over What We See
Scripture: “There were sheepherders camping in the neighborhood. They had set night watches over their sheep. Suddenly, God’s angel stood among them and God’s glory blazed around them. They were terrified. The angel said, ‘Don’t be afraid. I’m here to announce a great and joyful event that is meant for everybody, worldwide: A Savior has… Continue reading What He Says Over What We See
Friendship Breakups: What does the Bible say about ending friendships?
I used to have a pretty idyllic vision about what my friendships would look like (spoiler alert: there are multiple chapters on this topic in my upcoming book! But as with a lot of things in my life, I realized my expectations weren’t aligned with God’s promises. I went through a painful and unexpected friendship break up… Continue reading Friendship Breakups: What does the Bible say about ending friendships?
What does the Bible say about divorce
Divorce is an emotionally taxing and trying time for all parties involved. Christians can find it especially hard because they believe that marriage is a holy union that should last a lifetime. There is a lot about divorce in the Bible, and it can be hard to figure out what it all means. https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/0gu35JDNV3o We… Continue reading What does the Bible say about divorce
What does the Bible say about hell?
Hope this helps you understand this controversial topic. For 14 years, I’ve been seeking to understand what the Bible says about hell, the Jewish background, and the church’s understanding. Here are the results. You may be surprised how few references there are. The main word (Gehenna) occurs just 12 times. Another word (hades) describes the… Continue reading What does the Bible say about hell?